Oct 09 - The Peterstown Book

PRICELESS
ISSUE NO. 66
OCT/NOV 09
Published by Joe Renna for the Sons of Peterstown Sports Club
ONE HUNDRED IS THE NEW EIGHTY
J
ennie Tavormina celebrated her 100th birthday on September 27, 2009. Family
and friends packed two party rooms at the Clark Nursing Home where she resides
with her 91 year old kid sister as her roommate. Her life is a wonderful illustration
of the values that define the Italian-American culture prevalent in Peterstown.
Jennie, nee Zito, is one of seven children. Three sisters lived into their nineties, and one is in
her eighties. It is not possible to find cause to their longevity but it is safe to conclude that their
lifestyle is conducive to a long life span. More importantly, their stlye of living style maintains
an elevated quality of life for the individual and community as a whole, regardless of age.
Dedication to family, church and community are the defining principles guiding the residents of
Peterstown. They are also the major themes in Jennie’s story, with a bit of “the girl next door”
subplot.
Jennie was born in 1909, in a home on John Street in Elizabeth, NJ. Her parents Cologero
(Charles) and Giovanna Zito moved to America from the town of Ribera, on the Italian island
of Sicily. Many families from Ribera chose Peterstown, or commonly known as The Burg, for
their new home, including the Tavormina Family.
Eventually the Zito family of nine outgrew their John Street digs and moved four blocks to 37 (above, r-l) 100 year old Birthday girl Jennie
Spenser Street. They occupied the second floor of a two family home with the Tavormina family Tavormina and her sister/roommate Lily.
below. It can only be imagined what affect six young women moving in upstairs had on an
adolescent Fedele (Phil) Tavormina. It was customary to keep desire for a member of the opposite sex quiet until the appropriate time, whenever
that may be. That time is more of a perception than an actual calculation. Glances towards the girls coming and going were returned by one in
particular, Jennie. The incubation stage of glancing developing into actual talking and then into courting is too subtle to chronicle, but it did
manifest into the marriage of Jennie and Phil on April 19, 1931. The ceremony was at St. Anthony’s, the parish church.
After getting married the young couple moved into the first floor quarters. Phil’s parents purchased a new home further down on Spencer
Street. Jennie lived at 37 Spencer Street for seventy eight years of her life. Seventy one of those years were with her husband up to his passing
in 2002. It is also where they raised their two sons, Santo (Jimmy) and Charles. The family business, County Plumbing and Heating, started by
her husband is located on Race Street in Elizabeth. It was handed down to Charles and is now being run by her grandson Phil, the third
generation at the helm.
Charles shared another aspect of his father’s life bedsides running the family business. He too married the girl next door. Carmella Davenia
was eleven years old when her family moved from Ribera to Peterstown to make 33 Spencer Street their home in America. Though Charles and
Carmella were neighbors they ran in different circles that did not cross paths. But like his parents’ courtship, there was a mystical moment
where their eyes did meet. The connection resulted in Charles, who attended the all-boys Jefferson High in Elizabeth taking Carmella to her
senior prom at the all-girls Battin High. They married in 1940.
Jennie’s devotion in life was that of a caretaker for her family. She loved to cook and bake, and created many of her own recipes, which have
been passed down to the current generation of Tavorminas. She kept things very simple, pasta, rice and soups were her mainstay. She was not a
fan of meat dishes. She took little or no medication and continued to care for others, even when she became ill herself. Jennie was humble,
working behind the scenes. She never liked attention or needed acknowledgement. Her greatest joy for herself was spending time on the
beaches of Lavallette, NJ. The beach house was a sanctuary for the family since she was a baby. It is being enjoyed in the same way by her seven
great-grandchildren.
There are no pearls of wisdom for living a long life; just as there is no explanation why her brother Freddie passed away at the young age of
26. Jennie was devoted to her family, especially her sisters,
Mary, Connie, and Kay, who are deceased, and Lily D’onofrio
and Jeanette Lynn, who is eighty one. They share in each
other’s lives on a daily basis. Seeing her family happy is what
makes her happy. She did all she can to make that happen.
Her sons Jim, with wife Isabelle, and Charles, with wife
Carmella, gave her five grandchildren.
Eventually the love and support that flowed down from
Jennie to her family turned up stream when it was she who
needed support. With Lily as her roommate and her family
beside her, Jennie is as close to nirvana she can achieve. All
that is missing is the sands of Lavallette between her toes.
(left, standing, l-r) Wedding party of Jennie and Phil
Tavormina, April 19, 1931. Freddie Zito, Kay Zito,
Frank Oliveri with wife Mary Zito, Jennie and Phil,
Connie Zito and husband Joe Tinirella, Lily Zito.
(seated, l-r) Giovanna and Charles Zito, and Jeanette Zito.
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SONS OF PETERSTOWN SPORTS CLUB
JOHN SACCO
President
JIM PALERMO
Vice President
LOUIS LaBRUTTO
Secretary
JACK LaBRUTTO
Treasurer
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Dear Joe,
By the way your August 09 edition of the Peterstown
Newspaper, re: the Colicchios was great. They are related to
my wife Mary Moscaritolo. Her father’s sister (her Aunt)
was Felix Colicchio’s (Olga's husband) mother. I have the
records of Felix's ancestors back five generations to about
1735 in Vallata, Avellino, Italy. They are part of the info I
gathered when I was researching my wife's family.
Your articles brought back memories of Tom Colicchio
(Bev's husband). He was a good friend and companion
during the years we were growing up in Peterstown. I am
happy to see how well his children have grown.
Sincerely,
Salvatore M Angelo
Freehold NJ
Dear Mr. Renna,
I am 93 years old, born in 1916, in a small apartment
house around John Street and Third Avenue in the
Peterstown section of Elizabeth. Around 1920, the family
moved to 20 Christine Street and that remained our home
until my parents died.
My mother’s family, Firetto, operated the small Italian
bakery, located on the north side of John Street near Third
Avenue behind the back entrance to the LaCorte Saloon,
located on the southeast corner of Third Avenue and John
Street.
I have not lived in Elizabeth since 1950 and your recent
articles about John Riggi interested me very much. You see,
Emanuel Riggi, John’s father, who was an official in the
labor union, was friends with my family. John was a good
friend with Dave DeCabia, who was a cousin of mine
because he married Josie Coniglio, my cousin.
I have not kept in touch with Elizabeth until I started
subscribing to the Peterstown newspaper. Another cousin,
Tina Lamendola gave me a gift subscription her maiden
name was Firetto, same as my mother’s.
Sincerely,
Gioacchino “Jake” Coniglio
Wichita, Kansas
Dear Mr. Renna,
I saw a copy of the Around About Peterstown on the web
and I am thinking that you may be able to help me. I am
researching my family history and I ran into a brick wall.
My uncle's sister, Caterina, and her husband Tommaso
owned Petrillo's bakery. Joe Petrillo ran the bakery with his
parents and then with his wife, Florence. Joe had a brother,
Pasquale "Pat", his wife was Amelia and they had four sons.
Pat died in Michigan in May 1986. Pat’s obituary would be
very helpful it would list his brothers and sisters and his
parents.
I could not find anyone with information on the Petrillo's.
I did find some information on Catherine. She was Tommaso
Petrillo's second wife. His first wife died young and he was
raising his seven or eight children by himself before he
remarried and purchased the bakery around 1932.
I don't know when Joe and Florence took over the bakery
but Tommaso died in 1954 and Catherine died in 1963. The
only thing I was told is that one son became a priest and was
assigned to Sacred Heart Cathedral in Newark during the
1970's and may now be in North Arlington.
That is all the new information I could find. I have no
photos. I would appreciate any further information on the
family you or someone from the neighborhood may have.
Any information you can provide would be helpful.
Thanks
Jerry Cordasco
Nutley, NJ
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Dear Joe,
I am an Elizabeth native, as well as a teacher here in the
Elizabeth Public Schools. My family have also been lifelong
residents of the city. Recently, my great-aunt Santina
DeMarco passed away
(September 20, 2009).
She worked for 37 years at
Spirito's Restaurant. Her
photo appeared in the
August 04 issue of your
newspaper when she
retired. I was wondering if
you would be able to
reprint that photo. It
would mean a lot to me
and my family. She was a
hard working woman that
many people knew and
appreciated.
Thank You,
Tiffany Festa
Elizabeth, NJ
(above) Santina DeMarco
Dear Joe,
Almost everyone has been adversely effected by the
economic downturn in America. Millions of jobs lost,
countless homes foreclosed, lost investments, 401(k)s, and
the list goes on. Nothing hurts more however than when a
fixture of the community is lost. In this case I am referring to
the closure of Sullivan Chevrolet in Roselle Park. Sullivan
closed her doors forever in January 2009. I had the privilege
to work for Sullivan before I left to attend college in North
Carolina in 1979. I call it a privilege for many reasons: I
was always treated with the utmost respect and dignity any
employee could ever hope for. My employers (Mr. Sullivan
and service manager: Leo DeStefano) were more like friends
than bosses. My co-workers were fun to be around. We
laughed, played jokes on one another and really liked
working! What more could one ask for?
During at least one summer college break I again worked
for Sullivan Chevrolet, and again, it was a privilege. I never
moved back to NJ. My work in pastoring churches has taken
me from NC to Idaho and now finally to Washington state.
However, every two years I fly back to NJ to visit family and
friends. I would always be sure to stop in and visit my old
friends at Sullivan Chevrolet. I did that for the very last time
in November 2008. I can honestly say, it really hurt me that
they too became a casualty of this economy. The community
of Roselle Park and Union County in general, has lost an
irreplaceable fixture.
To all my friends whom I met through the years
there.......thanks for being a part of my life.
John Nocera
Puyallup, Washington
Dear Joe Renna,
I would like to compliment you on the wonderful article
you wrote in the August 09 issue of your newspaper
regarding my autobiography. I wish to thank you for the
many nice words you write which greatly enhanced my story.
And as Yogi Berra would say “They were necessary.”
My son went to Peterstown and picked up several copies
of the newspaper to give to each of my grandsons a copy to
preserve along with my book.
I have ordered another one hundred books in case
someone would like to obtain a copy. Send me $15 (postage
included) to the address below or call me at 407-348-6527.
Respectfully,
Mike Moscaritolo
19 Trotters Cir., Kissimme, Florida 34743-7727
Hi Joe,
Loved the article on the Ferrara family in the June 09
issue of the paper, especially Mrs. Ferrara being a midwife.
I grew up on Amity Street, between First and Second
Avenues, until I married Tom Bellomo in 1962.
Our first apartment was on Summer Street near Grier
Avenue and went into culture shock. Get me right. I loved
having our own diggs but I missed all the familiar people and
it took a while for me to get used to the fact that not
everyone had pasta on Sunday.
I live in Elmora Hills now. The kids are gone and Tom
passed away in 2001, but I have wonderful memories of the
Burg and my young family.
Your newspaper is something I really look forward to
getting. Thanks so much and God bless.
Sandy Bellomo
Elizabeth, New Jersey
Editor’s Opinion
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Oct 09
everybody has one - this is mine - by Joe Renna
Respecting our elders was one of the basic lessons I was
taught growing up. It was such a natural thing to do that
it took no thought.
It was because the care that was shown to me by my
seniors while growing up was unsolicited and
unconditional. It did not matter if they were family or
neighbors. As I expanded my boundaries I found that
others did do not share the same commitment to the
elderly that I am accustomed to. Most did, but far too
many were apathetic.
Development has always been on a fast track in
America and it makes it so much easier for people to lose
a grip on their old-world culture.
The mores of modern life degraded the status of our
aging population below other interests. The latest and
most disturbing issue is health care reform.
There is a risk to being labeled a conspiracy nut when
criticizing government. There are extreme views on issues
that drag the moderate opinions down with them. It is the
symptom of the two party system in American in which
the parties are more powerful than the government.
Labeling detractors and name calling is the most
common tactic used to nullify decent. The opposition is
forced to raise their voices in protest to achieve equal
footing in the debate of an issue. It is never a flattering
position to be in. Yet even the moderate thinkers must
now resort to shouting as the debate for health care
reform moves along on rails greased by a small
contingency in President Obama’s administration and
operatives in the Democratic Party.
The rhetoric being used by those influencing the
development of policies on Capital Hill is frightening,
even to a centrist like me.
The blending of cultures expends some of the fringe
traditions, but the latest proposals for change coming from
our government can destroy the core of our culture’s value
system. For instance, how we treat our elders.
On one extreme we have Sarah Palin’s assertion that
the new health plan includes “death panels”. The White
House claims it is just a provision to offer “end of life
planning counseling sessions with a health care
practitioner,” The truth lies somewhere in between.
I am careful not to take statements out of context
when I research any issue. That said, I find that the
totality of the opinions of the advisors and czars in the
White House support Palin’s accusation. For instance, Dr.
Ezekiel Emanuel, key advisor to President Obama on
health care recommends a system which prioritizes
younger people who have not yet lived a complete life.
Emanuel’s statement is not isolated. It echoes many
made by policy formulators for the economy,
environment, and foreign affairs. They attempt to apply a
quantitative value to human life. This degrades the value
of life. There is no greater good than human life.
I am looking for an explanation as to why I should not
be worried about the direction in which our society is
going. I’ve seen the effects that subtle changes have had
on the quality of life that I knew growing up. It is not
imagined. The degree of the proverbial slippery slope is
tilting higher ever so slowly. The possibility of it flipping
is real.
Not for Nothing But..
God
bless
extremists,
define
the
for
the
they
middle.
COL. BRENNAN STAYS
CONNECTED THROUGH
PETERSTOWN NEWS
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HILLTOPPER CLUB TOPS TEN YEARS
Oct 09
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The Hilltoppers Club started with a group of ten
people from the graduating classes of 1947, 1948 and
1949 of St. Mary’s High School in Elizabeth, NJ. They
decided to start a formal club for the purposes of bringing
graduates together several times a year. The club is
celebrating its ten-year anniversary with a Dinner Dance
on April 15, 2010 at Galloping Hill Caterers in Union’s
Five Points intersection.
The idea of the club was hatched at a 1998 reunion
hosted in Ireland by Alum Charlie Feeney at the
Castleroy Park Hotel, which he owns. One hundred and
fifty alum attended.
To date, a membership drive, started in 2000, has
drawn 338 graduates as members. With spouses, the
roster has 476 members. Members include graduates from
the classes of 1934 to 1951. Also included are several
honorary members who have full rights and privileges as
dues paying members.
Normal activities have been quarterly board meetings,
quarterly luncheons and an annual Christmas party for
the entire membership, cruises to Bermuda and Canada,
bus rides to Atlantic City, New York and the Amish
Country of Pennsylvania. Last year’s Day At The Races
(Monmouth Park) drew 150 members. Twenty-eight
alumni went on the Five Country European River Cruise
to Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Slovenia and
Hungary.
The Hilltoppers are encouraging other graduates from
1934 to 1952 who are not members to attend their gala
affair in April.
Interested individuals can contact club President
Robert Cogan at 609-654-7092.
(above, l-r) Hilltopper President Robert Cogan and
Charlie Feeney don their varsity jackets at their
reunion held in Ireland in 1998.
(below) Hilltoppers on a cruise to Canada in 2004.
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PATRICK DEALMEIDA IS NAMED PRESIDING JUDGE, JUST LIKE MOM
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Oct 09
Tax Court Judge Patrick DeAlmeida became the
presiding judge of the New Jersey Tax Court effective on
October 1, 2009. The 45-year-old Judge DeAlmeida is a
1989 graduate of Fordham University School of Law and
received his bachelor’s degree in journalism in 1986 from
New York University. He taught legal writing at
Fordham and worked in private practice before joining
the Attorney General’s office in 1993.
The Tax Court resolves disputes between taxpayers
and local and state taxing agencies. Created in 1979, the
Tax Court resolves appeals of local and county tax
officials regarding the assessment of real property for
municipal, county and school board taxes. In addition,
the court hears appeals of decisions made by the director
of the state Division of Taxation on state income, sales,
estate, and business taxes, as well as other taxes, and
homestead rebates.
Patrick, a Princeton resident, has served as a
volunteer emergency medical technician on the
Princeton First Aid and Rescue Squad since 2004.
Patrick was not the first DeAlmeida to be a presiding
judge. His mother Anne has been an Official Judge for
United States Amateur Boxing, Inc.
Anne DeAlmeida grew up in the Peterstown section
of Elizabeth, NJ. She became a boxing fan at an early age
attending matches with her father and his six brothers.
She continued the tradition with her own three
children.
Anne frequently ran into Tony Orlando, Jr., who also
originated from Peterstown. Orlando was the Chairman
of the New Jersey Athletic Commission and a New
Jersey Boxing Hall of Famer. Anne says it was the
encouragement form Orlando that prompter her to
pursue the idea of becoming a judge.
Anne travels all over New Jersey almost every
weekend and has judged in over 600 rounds of boxing a
year. She is able to judge in any state of the Union.
Anne is a Real Estate agent for Weichert Realtors in
Warren, NJ and refers to her judging as a hobby.
VILLANI BUS COMPANY
Elizabeth Yellow Cab
(right) Anne DeAlmeida,
Official Judge for
United States
Amateur Boxing, Inc.
(left) Patrick DeAlmeida,
presiding judge of the New
Jersey Tax Court
Not for Nothing But..
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love
what
you
do.
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Dee Villani President
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Linden, NJ 07036
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Fax: (908) 353-7340
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Helena M. Golcalves – Reg. Pharmacist in-charge
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Sandra Marquez – Store Manager
851 Elizabeth Ave. (Corner Smith St) Elizabeth, NJ 07201-2755
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ROBERT GRIFFITH
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416 Centennial Avenue
Cranford, NJ 07016
908-272-3540
277 N. Broad Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
908-352-2180
HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD BRIDAL
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Oct 09
(above, l-r) Hollywood staff: Maria DiCarlo,
John Dicarlo, Anna DiFabrizio, Angela
DiCesare, Lisa Cocuzza, Tara Sapsai.
Maria DiCarlo (nee DiCesare) moved to America in
1970 from her home town of Frosolone, in the Province
of Isernia located in the Region Molise of Italy. She
brought along her talent as a dressmaker and a work
ethic that embraces the importance of family.
Maria started a bridal gown business and is now
celebrating her 28th year in business. A second
generation of the family learned the trade and have
become an integral part of the business. Her son John
oversees the men’s wear business named Hollywood
Tuxedos. Her daughter Lisa Cocuzza works along side her
as well as her niece Angela DiCesare. Angela’s mother
Anna is also part of the team.
Hollywood Bridal and Hollywood Tuxedos has
recently relocated from Union to Kenilworth Boulevard
in Kenilworth, NJ.
They have an extensive selection of wedding gowns,
bridesmaids, mothers’ gowns, flower girl dresses, and
tuxedos. There is also a wide array of accessories
including shoes, handbags, headpieces, veils and jewelry.
Hollywood Bridal and Hollywood Tuxedos does not
charge for alterations on dresses and tuxedos purchased
in the store. The store carries many different brands and
has various price points to meet each customer’s specific
budget.
The staff is very knowledgeable and friendly and have
years of experience in the bridal industry. For further
information, you can visit Hollywood Bridal and
Hollywood Tuxedo’s websites at hollywoodbridal.net and
hollywoodtuxedos.net. You can also call Hollywood
Bridal at (908) 272-1104 and Hollywood Tuxedos at
(908) 272-8889.
KAREN THANKS CUSTOMERS ON 25th ANNIVERSARY IN BUSINESS
Karen Kotas, nee Iazzetta, started cutting hair before
she graduated Edison Tech High School in Elizabeth,
NJ in 1977. She stared working after school at
Coiffures by Arthur located on the corner of Third
Avenue and South 7th Street, just around the corner
from her home on John Street, in the Peterstown
section of the city. Arthur’s was owned by her neighbor
Arthur DeMaio.
In 1983 Arthur purchased Dimensions Salon in
Avenel. He took his staff including Karen with him.
Hair dressers Denise Steele, Michele Joseph and Joe
Calavetta have been working together ever since.
After eight years Arthur sold the salon to Karen in
(left, seated, r-l) Dimensions’ Owner Karen Kotas, nee
Iazzetta, with the Dimensions staff, Michele Joseph,
Denise Konca, nee Steele and Jamie Sztybel
1995. She recently (3 years ago) added Jamie Sztybel to
the team.
Karen is celebrating Dimension’s 25th Anniversary
and extends her gratitude and appreciation to her
customers who have faithfully patronized her business
and for starting a second generation of clients.
It is rare to find a stylist servicing the same customer
base for thirty years.There are four at Dimensions.
People do not take chances on their hairstyles. They
look for someone who will get to know their style and
taste and can be trusted time and again to deliver that
perfect do. Dimensions offers that consistency and plans
to continue to for another 25 years.
Congratulations
Karen
& Dimensions!
From Joe, Tina, Angela and Mia
732-636-6677
1256 St. Georges Avenue, Avenel, NJ 07001
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or 908 591-5311
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Fax: 908-862-2877
918 South Wood Ave. • Linden, NJ 07036
908-862-7737
HAS MOVED TO KENILWORTH
To a bigger, new location to serve you better.
604 Boulevard Kenilworth, NJ 07033
Hollywood Bridal 908-272-1104 • Hollywood Tuxedos 908-272-8889
(Formerly located at Stuyvesant Ave, Union, NJ)
JACQUELINE NIGRO FLYING HIGH WITH JETS FLIGHT CREW
Jacqueline Nigro has reached a new height in her
dancing career by being selected to be a member of the
2009 Jets Flight Crew, the cheerleading squad supporting
the New York NFL football team that plays in the
Meadowlands Stadium located in East Rutherford, NJ.
The Peterstown section of Elizabeth is just a 12.8mile drive south on the NJ Turnpike from where the Jets
play. It is an enclave of long-time Jets fans, and now new
recruits since Jacqueline has joined the team.
The Nigro family planted their roots in Peterstown
100 years ago. Jacqueline’s great grandparents, Giuseppe
and Maria Libertà (nee Nufrio) arrived from Vallata
Italy in 1910. They had five children. Joe Jr. is
Jacqueline’s Grandfather.
Jacqueline’s parents, Christopher and Diane, have
always supported her desire to dance, enrolling her in
classes since she was three years old. It turned into more
than a pastime as she grew up and it became a passion.
As Jacqueline’s abilities grew so did her desire to pursue
venues for her talent.
Jacqueline did not make her Clifton High School
Cheerleading Squad when she first tried out in her
senior year, but she did not let that deter her from
pursuing her dreams. She continued to compete as part
of a dance troupe traveling as a team member and soloist
in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop and Lyrical competition.
Her skill and enthusiasm grew with experience.
After graduating High School in 2006 Jacqueline
pursued opportunities to dance. Auditioning in itself was
very demanding and educational. She landed her first
professional job working for the NJ Revolution, part of
the American Indoor Football League, in their 2006-07
season. The following year she was selected to join the
National Hockey League’s New Jersey Devils Dancers.
She also danced for New Jersey Ironmen of the Major
Indoor Soccer League. Both the Devils and Ironmen
play in the Prudential Center, in Newark.
Jets fans will be by far the largest audience that
Jacqueline has performed in front of. She considers
earning a spot on the Crew a big accomplishment. Only
thirty women were selected from over two hundred
(above) Jacqueline with paternal grandparents
Joe and Elaine Nigro.
(right) A budding prima ballerina,
complete with tiara, at the age of four.
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Oct 09
dancers who came out to audition.
The assignment will be as demanding as it is
rewarding. Jacqueline will cheer/dance at every home
game. The squad also makes appearances at promotional
and charitable events, plus they practice three times a
week.
Though it seems like a full-time commitment, for
most of the women on the squad, Jets Flight Crew is a
part-time job. Jacqueline is a full-time student, in her
senior year, at William Paterson University where she is
a double major in Communications and Nutrition. She
also works as a dance instructor at Broadway Bound in
Dumont, NJ.
Jacqueline’s career is taking off and the Jets Flight
Crew is taking her to new heights. There is little doubt
that Jacqueline’s career will continue to soar.
Not for Nothing But..
Michael Jordon was
also cut from his
High
School
(above) Jacqueline cheering on the Jets.
(below, second from right) Jacqueline and Crew in
New York at a Calendar signing promotion.
team.
(right) Jacqueline
will appear in
“Making of
the Flight Crew”
a 30 minute
television special
on WCBS channel 2
on October 31, 2009
at 2:30pm.
(right) Purchase a 2010 Jet Fight
Crew Swimsuit Calendar at
newyorkjets.com.
Link to Jets Flight Crew for news,
photos, videos and message boards.
Find out where the Crew will be
next or book an appearance.
Pinho’s
Bakery
1027 Chestnut Street • Roselle, NJ
908-245-4388
Tuesday - Saturday 5am - 7pm
Sunday 5am - 6pm
BELLA GINA’S
ITALIAN DELI
Where you are treated like family
Gina Miranda, Jim Miranda and Anthony Garofalo
Catering • Café
908-925-6868 • Fax 908-925-5736
BLOCKBUSTER PLAZA
1025 W. St. Georges Ave. • Linden, NJ
NEW 2nd LOCATION!!!
529 Inman Ave. • Colonia, NJ
732-827-0060 • Fax 732-827-0062
PHOTOS FROM THE 100 YEARS OF JENNIE TAVORMINA
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More photos from her 100 year birthday party can be found on www.peterstownnj.com
Oct 09
Recipes
Submitted by Mom Tavormina Family, from
the 100 years archive of Jennie’s recipes.
Spinach Pie (Mom T)
INGREDIENTS: (Crust)
2 tbsp (full) Crisco
4 cups flour
4 tsp. baking powder
Pinch salt
2 sticks butter or margarine ½ cup hot water
PREPARATION: (Crust)
1) Mix ingredients and let dough rest for 20 minutes
before rolling out.
INGREDIENTS: (Filling)
2 boxes frozen spinach (leaf or chopped)
1 ½ lbs Italian sausage (out of casing)
2 tsp grated Italian cheese
4 medium size potatoes cut in small pieces
and cooked until tender
Salt, pepper garlic power, basil and oregano
Or
1 clove fresh garlic-minced and sautéed a little
PREPARATION:
1) Cook spinach according to instructions on package
and set aside in colander.
2) Peel potatoes. Add salt, pepper & oil
cook until tender and set aside.
3) Fry sausage until almost done.
4) Squeeze water out of spinach and add to sausage in
skillet. Season with salt, pepper and garlic powder
add cheese and mix well.
5) Put crust on bottom of 14 x 9 pan and add potatoes,
spinach-sausage mixture, sprinkle more cheese.
6) Roll out top crust and place on top of mixture.
7) Make three 1 ½ inch vents then seal and flute edges.
8) Cook at 400 degrees for one hour or until golden
8) Spread milk on top crust. Remove from oven and
cover with dish towel for 15 minutes.
(left & above) Jennie vacationed on the beach of
Lavallette, New Jersey with her family.
(above) Jennnie (l.)
and sister Kay (r.)
(above, l-r) Jennnie and Phil
married April 19, 1931.
(above, standing, l-r) Mary, Connie, Jennie,
Cousins from Ribera, Italy: Vitina & Rosalia.
(seated, l-r) Kay, Jeanette, and Lily.
Poor Mom’s Fruit Cake
INGREDIENTS: (Step 1)
1 box raisins
2 cups sugar
1 box dried fruit – citrus mix 1 tsp cinnamon or less
4 cups water
1 tsp nutmeg
1 stick margarine or butter
1 tsp cloves
PREPARATION: (Step 1)
Mix ingredients, boil and let cool.*
INGREDIENTS: (Step 2)
*Step 1 mixture
1 tsp baking soda
4 ½ cups flour
1 cup chopped walnuts
PREPARATION: (Step 2)
1) Mix Step 1 mixture with ingredients.
2) Place in a 13 x 9 pan and bake for one hour on 3500.
(above, l-r) Lily and Jennnie
are presently roommates.
(above, standing, l-r) Childen:
Charles & Carmela, and Isabelle & Santo.
50th wedding anniversary at Villanova in Linden, 1981
(above, standing, l-r) Debbie, Santo, Denise, Isabelle, Charlie,
Carmela, Phil, Jennie, and Joseph. (seated) Phil and Jennie.
(above, l-r) Grandchildren: Joseph, Jennie & Ezio,
Denise, Denise& Phil, (seated) Jennie, and Debbie.
(above, standing, l-r) Great-grandchildren: Matthew,
Charlie, Charlie II, Julia, Liborio, Deanna, Gianna.
SENIORS OF ST. ANTHONY’S 16TH ANNUAL PETERSTOWN REUNION
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Oct 09
(above, front, l-r) Camela Lepore with friend Dotty
Nascondiglio, (back, l-r) friend Sally Vaccaro, and
Daughter Kathy Claxton.
On Sunday, September 20, 2009 the Seniors of St.
Anthony’s held their 16th Annual Peterstown Reunion
at the Peterstown Community Center. Camela Lepore
from Centre Street was in attendance. She will turn 100
years old on January 30, 2010.
SONG OF MY CHILDHOOD
Rocky Malgieri
remembers singing a song
that he and his sister Rose,
now deceased, wrote when
he was three years old. At
86 years old he still has fun
singing it and thinking of
those days growing up in
the Burg. Rocky printed
out the lyrics so his friends
at the Peterstown Reunion
could join him.
(left) Rocky Malgieri
TAKE ME BACK TO PETERSTOWN
By the Malgieri Family
Peterstown, my Peterstown
Peterstown is my hometown
That’s where I long to be
With those Guineas just like me
Up the creek and to the sound
With the boys from Peterstown
I live in Union Square, but I don’t care
Take me back to Peterstown.
Not for Nothing But..
it’s O.K. to say the
G-word if you’re Italian.
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DANIEL FERRY GRADUATES WEST POINT
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Oct 09
(left) Daniel J. Ferry IV,
Lieutenant, United States Army.
(above, l-r) Daniel’s
father Danny, Daniel
and mother Sally.
(right, r-l) Daniel
with his uncle
Anthony Patina.
Sally Ferry, nee Pantina, is a hostesss at Spirito’s
Restaurant and so when her friends and neighbors come
in for dinner they are able to ask her how her son
Daniel is doing in West Point. Sally is proud to
announce that her son has graduated and has ben sworn
in as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army.
Daniel successfully completed the United States
Military Academy as the class of 2009. He went from his
graduation in West Point, New York to Fort Knox,
Kentucky. He has chosen the Armor branch of service
which is based in Fort Reilly, Kansas.
His family is very, very, very very, proud of Daniel as
is the entire Petersown community in Elizabeth, NJ.
Continued thoughts and prayers will go out for Daniel
and his continued success, for the men and women he
will lead and the officers who will guide him.
Photos were taken at Daniels’s graduation ceremony at
(left, l-r) Daniel with brother Michael. Michie Stadium at West Point on Saturday, May 23.
(above, l-r) Daniel with his uncles, Pete Casano, Bob Pantina, Nick Pantina,
Daniel, Rich pantina, Joey Pantina, Joe Ferry, and Stanley Lapides.
WE DELIVER!
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(above, l-r) Daniel with his aunts, Valerie Pantina, Pat Pantina Brehme, Rose Pantina
Casano, Alice Pantina, Daniel, Arlene Ferry Lapides, Cheryl Pantina, and Debbie Pantina.
DiCosmos’
Italian Delicacies
715 Fourth Avenue
Peterstown section of Elizabeth, NJ
OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK Closed Tues 908-352-2100
KITCHEN: Sun 3:00pm-11pm,
Fax: 908-352-2101
Mon & Wed 4pm-11pm, Thurs, Fri & Sat 4pm-12am
OPEN FOR LUNCH: Thurs & Fri 11am - 3am
BAR: Sun 3pm-2am, Mon & Wed 4pm-2am, Thurs, Fri & Sat 4pm-3am,
HALL FOR HIRE
CATERING
up to 60 people
on or off premises
CATERING FOR ALL OCCASIONS
“Over 75 years of service”
OPEN DAILY:
Mon-Fri: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sat: 9:00 AM-.6:00 PM
Sun: 9:00 AM-.3:00 PM
Hot & Cold Subs
Mozzarella Made Fresh Daily
Famous Focaccia Bread Sandwiches
CLARKTON SHOPPING CENTER
1073 RARITAN ROAD, CLARK, N.J.
Garry DiCosmo
Proprietor
Caffe, Dolce & Brick Oven Pizzeria
908-469-2885
620 Third Avenue • Elizabeth, NJ 07202
- Eat in / Take out - Hot & Cold Catering - Salad Bar - Daily Hot Specials - Sandwich Platters -
PARTY ROOM AVAILABLE FOR UP TO 40 PEOPLE.
Fax: (732) 669-0391
41 ALDEN ST. • CRANFORD, NJ 07016
Family owned and operated since 1980.
Hot & Cold Catering
Daily home made soups
Specials & Deserts
“Phyllis’ Specialty Cakes”
908-355-3513
Fax: 908-469-2733
Open Daily From
Mon Thru Fri: 7 am to 6 pm
Sat: 7:30 am to 4:30 pm
Sun: 8 am to 1:30 pm
(732) 669-0388
JOANNE’S LUNCHEONETTE
A taste of Italy
(908)272-3290
Fax (908) 272 5313
ITALIAN DELI
& CATERING
461 Third Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ
City Tavern and Restaurant
“A casual place with exquisite food.”
The house of the Parrillada del Patrõn and the Meat Entraña.
Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner.
Weekdays: 11 am to 2 am, Weekends: 11 am to 3 am
(908) 353-7113
1109 Elizabeth Avenue • Elizabeth, NJ
PRIVATE PARTIES
qau t
Copies of
AROUND ABOUT
PETERSTOWN
Always Available
Mediterranean & Mexican Cuisine
www.tequilasgrill.org
Catering for all occasions
908.965.1002
Reservations suggested for 6 or more.
Fax: 908-965-1003
824 Pearl Street • Elizabeth, NJ 07208
AUNT KATIE’S 90TH BIRTHDAY PARTY
Katie Disano, nee Marino, had a 90th surprise
birthday party in Roselle Park on September 6, 2009.
The party was thrown by Katie's daughters Lucille
Disano and Rosemarie and son-in-law Joe Raymond.
Families represented at the party were the Disano's,
Raymond's, Marino's, Quarino's, Baganano's,
Lombardi's, and Saraceno's.
Katie is the wife of the late Smitty Disano and sister
of the late Joe, Lenny, and Lilly (Marino) Quarino.
Also, in attendance was Katie's brother Gaspar (Rip)
and sister in-law Rosenna Marino.
Katie was surrounded with all her family including
grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews, nieces,
great-nephews, and great-nieces. It was a joyous
occasion shared by the more than 50 guests. Memories
were shared by all recalling the bygone days when all
lived in Peterstown. There were many cousins who were
able to reminiscence, and meet for the first time.
Katie was a fixture throughout Peterstown. Her
involvement in St. Anthony's Holy Name Society,
bingo, and many other church functions is a testament
to her caring personality. Not to mention her daily trips
to Sacco's.
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Oct 09
(above, seated, l-r) Lucille and Kate Disano,
(standing, l-r) Joe and Rosemarie (Disano) Raymond.
Kate’s daughters responsible for throwing a surprise
90th birthday party for their mom.
(above, l-r) Adelene
and Vincent Pelosi
September 13, 1959.
(left) Adelene
and Vincent 2009.
TONY LOMBARDI PASSED AWAY AT AGE 87
Vito (Tony) Lombardi, 87 passed away on October 2, 2009 in
Cape Coral, Florida, formally of Niles St. in Elizabeth, NJ. He moved
to Florida 20 years ago and is survived by a sister, Stella Orozco of Ft.
Myers, nephew John Orozco of Elizabeth and his wife Josephine, a
niece Kara Parker of Ft. Myers and her husband Eric, a great nephew,
John Orozco, Jr. of South Jersey and his wife Michelle, a great-niece
Alexandria Infante of Elizabeth and her husband Sam, a great-greatniece Rachel Infante. A memorial service was held at Juniper Village
in Cape Coral.
(left) Tony Lombardi with great-great-niece Rachel Infante in 2008.
TOMMY’S PIZZA
& RESTAURANT
Tony Paternostro
WE DELIVER
1063 Fairmount Ave.
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
908-289-2277
Fax: 908-289-4883
“A real brick oven produces a fabulous crust”
Since 1918
OPEN
Hot Dogs
•
Burgers
•
Steaks
•
Chicken
Fingers
•
Sausage
•
Fries
Mon-Sat
•
Breakfast
•
Lunch
•
Walk-up
Window
•
Outdoor
seating
908-355-7550 Family Owned since 2009
313 ATLANTIC STREET • ELIZABETH, NJ
Phone & Fax is the same #.
MAGIC FOUNTAIN ICE CREAM & GRILL
Open year round serving breakfast, lunch and dinner
FREE DELIVERY
DAILY SPECIALS
check us out at merchantcircle.com, keyword: Santillo’s
908-354-1887
WE DELIVER
639 So. Broad St. • Elizabeth, NJ
Al & Lorraine Santillo, Proprietors
“Best in New Jersey” - Star Ledger
ASK US ABOUT
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300 Williamson Street, YOUR HOLIDAY
Elizabeth NJ
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(908) 351-3133
Call Ahead for Speedy Pick-Up
SERVING PIZZA, BURITOS, ICE CREAM & MORE
Fine Food • Cocktails • Salad Bar
ITALIAN RESTAURANT
Valentina’s Restaurant will be serving a Buffet
every Sunday from 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm
at the incredible price of $12.89 per person.
Also, children under the age of 10 years will be
charged half price. This is a great opportunity to
taste our fine Italian cuisine and enjoy your meal
in a family atmosphere, buffet style or by regular
menu. Don’t forget to call and make reservations
for a large group of people.
B.Y.O.B.
Make Your Reservations Today.
732-381-4477
956 St. Georges Avenue
Rahway, NJ 07065
Fax: 732-381-4737
www.valentinasrestaurant.com
EVERY DAY IS SPECIAL
Tuesday - All You Can Eat Buffet
Featuring a Greek Buffet every last Tuesday of the Month
Wednesday - Kids Nite
Thursday - Prime Rib w/Soup & Salad Bar
Saturday
/Sunday - All You Can Eat Breakfast Buffet
(732) 382-7755
Fax: (732) 382-3905
1030 Raritan Road
Clark, NJ 07066
VINCENT AND ADELENE
PELOSI CELEBRATE
50th ANNIVERSARY
Vincent Nicolas Pelosi and Adelene Joyce Scutro
met while singing in the choir of St. Anthony’s Church.
The Church was the cornerstone of the Peterstown
section of Elizabeth, NJ. It was love at first sound.
Vincent courted Joyce and they married on
September 13, 1959 in a ceremony at St. Anthony’s.
They have been making beautiful music together ever
since. Vincent and Adelene are celebrating their 50th
wedding anniversary.
Vincent was born to Carmella and Dominic Pelosi
and lived on Washington Avenue. Adelene’s parents,
Elizabeth and Peter Scutro of Christine Street operated
Petrucelli Funeral Home. Both Vincent’s and Adelene’s
parents were able to celebrate their 50 year anniversaries
also, while still living in Elizabeth.
The Pelosi’s celebrated their milestone with their
three children, Vincent Jr., Joyce Ann and Peter, along
with their son’s spouses and five grandchildren.
Mr. and Mrs. Pelosi were both born and raised in
Elizabeth and reside in Edison, NJ.
Vincent is a funeral director/mortician. Adelene’s
career is primarily that of a devoted wife, mother and
grandmother. She worked for a number of years when
her children had grown at the John F. Kennedy Hospital
business office in Edison.
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CHUCK FATIGATI: UNICO CITIZEN OF THE YEAR
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Submitted by Courtney Villani, Secretary - Elizabeth Chapter U.N.I.C.O.
Oct 09
Charles (Chuck) Fatigati is the owner operator of
Jersey Lanes Bowling Center, a pillar of Linden since
1961 when his father purchased the Bowling Center. He
has been involved with the daily operations at Jersey
Lanes for over thirty-five years, and in that time has
proven himself to be a constant supporter of the
community.
Chuck is a man of integrity. His willingness to help
comes with only one requirement - that you be an
honest person and return the respect shown. He seeks no
recognition or reward of any kind. His reward is knowing
he is able to help make a positive change in peoples
lives. Chuck devotes his time and efforts caring for the
youth and adults of the greater Linden area.
Chuck is not only a business man, but devoted family
man. He was married to his wife for over 40 years before
her passing in 2006. Chuck and his late wife raised two
children while putting in long hours running his
business. They enjoyed traveling mostly to Italy where
his family came from in the early 1900’s.
Chuck has been recognized for the generous support
he has provided to members of the community year after
year, including the matching of funds collected by the
county Men’s and Women’s Bowling Associations for the
Veteran’s Home in Avenel, at times up to $2,000 per
year. He has also sponsored Pro Bowler sisters, Carloyn
and Cathy Dorin, in their early days of touring on the
PWBA Tour.
Chuck not only supports pro bowlers, but makes even
the least experienced bowler feel welcome at his
establishment. He works with leagues such as seniors,
churches, and the handicapped, as well as some of the
biggest leagues throughout the state. It does not matter
to Chuck how big or small your league is, or if the
bowlers are very experienced, or you’re there to just have
fun - everyone is treated with the same respect. Chuck,
along with his staff at Jersey Lanes, runs one of the
largest Junior bowling leagues in the state. The league
not only teaches kids to bowl and basic sport
fundamentals, but Chuck adds a personal touch to make
certain that every child and their family feel welcome
and comfortable. This Junior league is one of the largest
fundraisers of scholarship money for youth bowlers
annually in the country.
In addition to his ongoing financial support of the
community, Chuck works tirelessly to provide a fun, safe,
and nurturing environment for kids and their families to
enjoy time together. The friendly family atmosphere at
Jersey Lanes is a place where the community can come
together and always feel welcome. Chuck constantly
offers an open door to schools and community groups
looking for support, or friends looking for someone to
listen to, or to offer some good fatherly advice. Charles
Fatigati is truly a man worthy of this Honor!
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LINDEN MEANS BUSINESS
Oct 09
The Linden Chamber of Commerce is one of the
more active chambers in Union County. It also has a
unique mission in that it is committed to serving the
residential community as well as its industrial and retail
businesses.
The degree of activity in a chamber is directly
associated with the quality and dedication of its
volunteers. Peterstown resident Lucille Disano, an
employee of Epicor Inc. has been a committee member
for six years. Epicor, a woman owned company, has
supported the Chamber since its inception in 2002.
Owner Rose Bussiculo also owns Mercer Coating &
Lining Co., Inc.. Both businesses are located in Linden.
The Chamber has awarded over 20 scholarships to
enterprising students seeking higher education. They
conduct promotional activities for existing and actively
recruit new business.
Funds are raised through events such as an annual
Scholarship Award and Business of the Year Dinner,
Expos, and Martini and Wine Tasting Parties. The
Chamber’s next event is their Octoberfest Celebration on
October 22, 2009 at the Deutscher Club of Clark.
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chapter president Angelo Bonanno.
Mayor Menza has been an active member of UNICO
and is the first Italian American elected Mayor under
Hillside's change of government.
(left, l-r)
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Oct 09
2009 New Jersey State Chess Championship
September 7, 2009
Yanyan Li (1209) Joe Renna (1271)
1. e4, e6; 2. d4, d5; 3. Nc3, Bb4; 4. Bd2, c5; 5. Nf3,
Nf6; 6. e5, Bxc3; 7. Bxc3, Ne4; 8. Bd3, 0-0; 9. 0-0,
Nc6; 10. Re1, Nxc3; 11. Bxc3, Qa5; 12. Bxh7, Kh8;
13. Ng5, g6; 14. Qf3, Qd8; 15, h4, Kg7; 16. Re3,
Cxd7; 17. Qf6+, Qxf6; 18. exf6, Kxf6; 19. cxd4,
Nxd4; 20. Rc1, Nf5; 21. Rf3, Kg7; 22. g4, Nd4;
23. Re3, f6; 24. Bxg6, Kxg6; 25. Nh3, e5; 26. c3,
Nc6; 27. f3, f5; 28. Kh2, f4; 29. Re2, Re8; 30. Nxf4,
Kf7; 31. Nxd5, Rb8; 32. Nb4, Bd7; 33. Kg3, Rbc8;
34. Nd3, Kf6; 35. h5, Re7; 36. Nc5, Be8; 37. Ne4+,
Ke6; 38. Nc5+, Kf6; 39. Ne4+, Ke6; 40. Nc5+, Kf6;
41. Rd1, Rd8; 42. Rxd8, Nxd8; 43. Ne4+, Ke6;
44. Rdd2, Nf7; 45. g5, Bc6; 46. g6, Bxe4; 47. gxf7,
Rxe7; 48. fxe4, Rf4; 49. h6, Rf7; 50. Kg4, Rf1;
51. Rh2, Rg1+, 52. Kf2, Rg8; 53. h7, Rh8; 54. Ke3,
Kf7; 55. Kd3, Kg7; 56. Kc4, Rxh7; 57. Rxh7, Kxh7;
58. Kd5, Lg7; 59. Le6, Kf8; 60. a4, b6; 61. c4, Ke6;
62. Kd6, Kd7; 63. Kxe5, Ke7; 64. Kd5, Kd7; 65. e5,
Ke7; 66. e6. a6; 67. Kc6, Kxe6; 68. Kxb6, a5;
69. Kxa5, Resigns. 1-0
(above) The pivotal position in the game came after
28. Kh2. All I had to do was take the g4 pawn,
a natural move that would have expedited a crushing
attack and win. Instead I played the weak 28. ...f4
followed by the devastating 29. ...Rd8. So lame.
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The 63rd Annual New Jersey Open Chess
Championship was held on Labor Day weekend, at the
Somerset Ramada Inn, in Somerset, NJ. A total of 224
players from across the state competed. Honors were
awarded in four categories. Under 1300, U1600, U1900
and, the real deal, the Open section.
Joe Renna was top seed in the U1300 class with a
rating of 1271. (Can I stop writing in the third person now?
It feels kind of creepy). Everyone played six games and the
person with the best record wins. I won five games and
lost one. I tied with Yanyan Li who also won five games.
I earned top honors though based on tie-breaking points,
which take into account the records of
the opponents I beat compared to his.
I contemplated competing in the U1600 division,
thinking that I outgrew my rating. And though I
thought I heard the term “sandbagger” in murmurs of
the peanut gallery at the Kenilworth Chess Club, I must
admit every game was a bit of a struggle for me. This will
be my last U1300 tournament and it felt great to win. I
don’t know when I will get another opportunity to win
in the higher divisions.
My kids can laugh at me all they want, all that
matters is that I think it’s cool.
A LIFE LESSON
Chess is a very emotional game. Aside from
technique there are other factors at play that can
equalize even a large imbalance in rating points between
opponents, some psychological, emotional and even
physical.
The physical component is evident as the
tournament progresses. In this particular three-day
weekend participants played two games a day each game
had the potential of lasting six hours. Staying alert and
focused takes conditioning. There are many mistakes
that can be made due to mental and physical fatigue.
The physiological and emotional elements are more
often the culprits in inferior play. I offer my losing effort
to Yanyan Li as an example of my foolishness.
The analysis is not meant to be an excuse for my
losing but an explanation. Basically, I didn’t deal with
the situation well. I was over confident, and then over
cautious. I was in a long debate with myself over issues
that had little to do with the position on the board and
all to do with the complexities in my head.
I come across situations like this everyday. The
solution to a problem in life is usually simple if faced
head on. It is our human Psyche that complicates the
matter.
In the case of this game, I already won my first four
in a row and was playing someone who had lost to
someone I beat. I was confident but on move twelve I
dropped a pawn. The next few moves had me reeling. I
thought I was doomed. Yanyan followed his pawn
capture with an all out assault I did all I could do just to
hang on.
It turned out that he didn’t have enough to finish the
invasion and surprisingly I was able to gain a pawn back
on move 18, and on move 24 I actually won a bishop!
Now my confidence was back. I began to play very
methodical. I was an entire piece up and had a great
position and can just simply exchange down to an
advantageous end game. This is when my mind started
to wander. In my mind I was figuring that I already won.
The rest of the game would be systematic.
On move 28 the inexplicable happened. I ignore my
first inclination to simply capture my opponent’s g-pawn
and continue on my course. Instead I make a soft move
that doesn’t really improve my position but seemed to be
the safest, leading toward the least chance
complications, technically referred to as “a wussy move”
by my colleague Bill Sokolosky.
I don’t know what caused me to abandon my
instincts but I was still in control. The move caused
only a minor delay. My next move, though, turned out
to be a major blunder; made without even a second’s
thought. I was thinking that I was so ahead that any
move would lead towards my winning.
Yanyan pounced! Quickly winning two paws and
exposing my king to attack. All I could hope for was for
him to suffer a lapse of judgment himself, not really a
strong game plan to have.
We both had three hours each to play the entire
game. I used the largest chunk of my time trying to
figure out how to recover from my blunder. The game’s
been going on almost six hours. I was now forced to
move quickly. I was down to my final minutes of play,
having to make my final 20 moves rapidly, and all I
could do is hang on.
As we traded down pieces the ending was inevitable.
I had to resign. There is a correlation between the
drama that played out over the board during this game
and throughout the tournament and situation in life. It
is funny how I can flash back to my chess experience
and avoid making similar mistakes in real world
situations.
I don’t mean to wax philosophical but chess playing
is exercise for the brain; it’s like pressing weights
psychologically and doing emotional crunches. It can
also feel very cool to win.
Not for Nothing But..
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Oct 09
In 1996 Frank Malta volunteered to assist Ray Korn
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H.S., and then in 1998 and 1999 he coached JV baseball
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level of success in 15 years. They finished with a 22-3
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Frank’s overall record is 159-97. Lately, his win
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As a 1991 graduate, Malta played baseball for
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